Humboldt, Illinois

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Humboldt
Village
Motto(s): 
"little town with a big heart"
Location of Humboldt in Coles County, Illinois.
Location of Humboldt in Coles County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 39°36′15″N 88°19′11″W / 39.60417°N 88.31972°W / 39.60417; -88.31972Coordinates: 39°36′15″N 88°19′11″W / 39.60417°N 88.31972°W / 39.60417; -88.31972
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyColes
TownshipHumboldt
IncorporatedApril 16, 1878 (1878-04-16)
Government
 • MayorCullen Newby
Area
[1]
 • Total0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
 • Land0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
657 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total361
 • Density1,218.66/sq mi (469.95/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
61931
Area code(s)217
FIPS code17-36542
Wikimedia CommonsHumboldt, Illinois

Humboldt is a village in Coles County, Illinois, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 361. It is part of the Charleston-Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History[]

The village was incorporated on April 16, 1878.[2] The village was named after Alexander von Humboldt, a German natural scientist.[3]

Geography[]

Humboldt is located at 39°36′15″N 88°19′11″W / 39.60417°N 88.31972°W / 39.60417; -88.31972 (39.604140, -88.319676).[4]

According to the 2010 census, Humboldt has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880237—
189027917.7%
190031914.3%
191035611.6%
1920343−3.7%
1930319−7.0%
19403344.7%
1950295−11.7%
196034215.9%
19703667.0%
198049936.3%
1990470−5.8%
20004812.3%
2010437−9.1%
2020361−17.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

At the 2000 census,[7] there were 481 people, 183 households and 133 families residing in the town. The population density was 856.2 per square mile (330.6/km2). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 354.2 per square mile (136.8/km2). The racial make-up was 98.75% White, 0.21% Native American and 1.04% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.95% of the population.

There were 183 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.

27.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64 and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median household income was $39,375 and the median family income was $45,625. Males had a median income of $29,688 and females $20,417. The per capita income was $16,244. About 1.6% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  2. ^ "Name Index to Illinois Local Governments". Illinois State Archives. Secretary of State of Illinois. Archived from the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
  3. ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 46.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.


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